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What does body piercing say about today’s society? How about Facebooking? In sociology, students examine the patterns and explore the relevance in social connections.
Why Study Sociology: Understanding what drives human interactions will give you a new perspective on your place in society. And, by studying social relationships and exploring controversial topics, you will have a greater understanding of the forces that drive social behaviors:
Crime and deviance
Social inequality
Gender roles
Family life
Racism and prejudice
Globalization
“The Sociology program at GPC has truly opened my eyes to the world: why things happen and why they are perpetuated.”
Elizabeth Murphy, GPC Alumnus, 2010
Career Opportunities
Potential Careers
As a sociology major, you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on society. Sociologists often examine and address issues related to:
Neglected children
Battered women
Adolescents in the juvenile justice system
Food Stamp- and Medicaid-eligible families
Disaster victims
Fields open to graduates with an associate or bachelor’s degree in sociology include:
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Business/Industry |
Counseling (case work/social work) |
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Criminal Justice/Corrections |
Education (with a teaching certificate) |
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Senior Services |
Public Relations/Marketing |
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Youth and Family Services |
Governmen |
The website www.careercast.com ranked Sociologist as eighth among the best jobs of 2009. Almost 70 percent of graduates whose career closely follows their coursework as Sociology majors are very satisfied with their jobs.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a sociologist’s average income is $68,570, depending upon academic degree and career field. For additional job and salary information, visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisticswebsite and these professional organizations: American Sociological Association, Southern Sociological Society.
Why Start at GPC?
As a sociology major, you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on society. Sociologists often examine and address issues related to:
Neglected children
Battered women
Adolescents in the juvenile justice system
Food Stamp- and Medicaid-eligible families
Disaster victims
Almost 70 percent of graduates whose career closely follows their coursework as Sociology majors are very satisfied with their jobs.
For more information about the required courses in Sociology at GPC, view the Sociology Advisement Form or our online catalog.